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Guitar Music Fad Runs Course

ISSUE 48•19 | 05.13.12 | News in Brief

CLEVELAND—Nearly six decades after electric-guitar-based rock and roll began its dominance of mainstream popular music, the fad has finally run its course, a group of fans, critics, and record industry executives confirmed Sunday. more»
Ahmadinejad Kind Of Getting Back Into Old R.E.M. Again

ISSUE 48•19 | 05.10.12 | News

TEHRAN—Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told reporters Thursday he was kind of getting back into old R.E.M. more»
Well, Well, Well, Look Who’s Come Crawling To His Uncle To Hear His Fleetwood Mac Concert Stories

ISSUE 48•16 | 04.21.12 | Commentary

By Michael Fleischmann more»
Bluegrass Band Gets Under Porch Again

ISSUE 48•13 | 04.01.12 | Newswire

Bluegrass Band Gets Under Porch Again more»
Euro Crisis Hits Rock

ISSUE 47•49 | 12.09.11 | American Voices

Some rock bands, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica, have changed the dates of their tours to ensure payment in the event the euro collapses. more»
Brooke Alvarez Must Decide Between "Watch The Throne" And "Carter IV"

ISSUE 47•47 | 11.23.11 | Onion News Network On IFC

It's a decision plaguing every American: Jay Z's "Watch the Throne" or Lil Wayne's "Carter IV", but Brooke Alvarez clearly has a favorite. more»
No One Has Heart To Ask Human Beat Box To Stop

ISSUE 47•43 | 10.28.11 | Radio News
Smooth Jazz Musician Forced To Listen To His Own Song Over And Over While On Hold With Time Warner Cable

ISSUE 47•42 | 10.17.11 | Newswire
Bruce Springsteen Releases New Sci-Fi Concept Album About Struggles Of Poor Miners Working On Mars

ISSUE 47•37 | 09.14.11 | News

RUMSON, NJ—After more than a year of writing and recording, Bruce Springsteen released his 18th studio album Tuesday, a concept record titled Red Dust that explores the everyday lives and struggles of immigrant workers scraping by in the 23rd-century carbonate mines on Mars. more»
What Was Your First Concert? Ours Was Queensrÿche In '89

ISSUE 47•34 | 08.26.11 | Sunday Magazine
Eric Clapton To Release New Album Inspired By Blues Music

ISSUE 47•33 | 08.16.11 | News

LOS ANGELES—Musician Eric Clapton announced Wednesday that his next album, Eric Clapton Plays The Blues, would be a collection of songs primarily influenced by blues music, a genre the 66-year-old guitarist said he enjoys very much. more»
No One Has Heart To Ask Human Beat Box To Stop

ISSUE 47•27 | 07.08.11 | Radio News
Atonal Composers Gather For Atony Awards

ISSUE 47•26 | 07.05.11 | Radio News
Man Just Going To Grab Guitar And Old Four-Track, Go Out To Cabin In Woods, Make Shittiest Album Anyone's Ever Heard

ISSUE 47•23 | 06.11.11 | News

CHICAGO—Following a protracted period of creative stagnation, struggling 27-year-old musician Tom Ruskin announced Friday his plans to retreat to a remote cabin in the Illinois woods with just his acoustic guitar and an old four-track recorder in or... more»
White Stripes Break Up

ISSUE 47•05 | 02.04.11 | American Voices

According to an announcement on their website, the White Stripes have broken up "to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band." What do you think? more»
Rock Fans Outraged As Bob Dylan Goes Electronica

ISSUE 46•28 | 07.12.10 | News in Brief

NEWPORT, RI—Audience members at the Newport Rock Festival were "outraged" Monday when rock icon Bob Dylan followed up such classic hits as "Like A Rolling Stone" and "Maggie's Farm" with an electronica set composed of a... more»
Heckled Christian Rock Band Knows How Jesus Felt

ISSUE 46•20 | 05.17.10 | News

COLUMBIA, MO—After walking off stage to a chorus of boos, threats, and obscenities, local Christian rock band Enter the Kingdom told reporters Friday that they now knew exactly how Jesus felt when he was persecuted. more»
Not Very Good Album Takes A Little While To Get Into

ISSUE 46•19 | 05.14.10 | News in Brief

BROOKLYN, NY—After a number of close listenings, local resident Brian Mott was finally able to get into a music album that is really not very good at all, sources reported Tuesday. more»
Malcolm McLaren Dead At 64

ISSUE 46•15 | 04.12.10 | American Voices

Music manager Malcolm McLaren, who is credited with creating such acts as the Sex Pistols and Bow Wow Wow, died in Switzerland last Thursday. more»
Are These Guys Third Eye Blind?

ISSUE 46•13 | 04.02.10 | Sunday Magazine
Universal Slashes CD Prices

ISSUE 46•12 | 03.25.10 | American Voices

Hoping to revive moribund sales, Universal Music Group is dropping the price of most new CDs to $10 or less. more»
Jackson Estate Signs $250 Million Deal With Sony

ISSUE 46•11 | 03.18.10 | American Voices

Sony Music will pay the estate of Michael Jackson up to $250 million for the right to continue selling his back catalog and release as many as 10 new... more»
Report: Music Industry Made $18 In 2009

ISSUE 46•11 | 03.18.10 | News in Brief

NEW YORK—The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that the combined revenue brought in by Warner, Sony, EMI,... more»
Obama Caught Lip-Syncing Speech

ISSUE 46•09 | 03.01.10 | Newsroom

After Obama slips up during an address on health care, White House officials are forced to admit the president occasionally uses a backing track for important speeches. more»
Obama's Embarrassing Ska Album Resurfaces

ISSUE 46•07 | 02.20.10 | News in Photos
Dentistry Postpones Lil Wayne Prison Term

ISSUE 46•06 | 02.11.10 | American Voices

Though scheduled to face sentencing on weapons charges, rapper Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., had his imprisonment postponed Tuesday so... more»
NASA Launches David Bowie Concept Mission

ISSUE 46•06 | 02.08.10 | News

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—NASA officials announced today the successful launch of the new shuttle Moonage Daydream, marking the beginning of a long-anticipated two-week conceptual mission inspired by British rock star David Bowie. more»
Backpack Strategically Placed In Theft-Proof Corner Of Concert Hall Floor

ISSUE 46•04 | 01.30.10 | News

ATHENS, GA—"I'm so glad I thought to put it there," said Nick Hurley, whose iPod, house keys, and new laptop computer were made utterly secure in the corner. more»
Jay-Z: 'On Second Thought, I Like Orlando More'

ISSUE 46•03 | 01.19.10 | News in Brief

ORLANDO, FL—Though known for his personal homages to New York City in songs such as "Brooklyn's Finest" and "Empire State of Mind," hip-hop... more»
Cowell Leaving 'American Idol'

ISSUE 46•02 | 01.13.10 | American Voices

Acerbic British talent-show judge Simon Cowell is leaving the program he has helped make popular over the past eight years. What do you... more»

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Guitar Music Fad Runs Course

Ahmadinejad Kind Of Getting Back Into Old R.E.M. Again

Well, Well, Well, Look Who’s Come Crawling To His Uncle To Hear His Fleetwood Mac Concert Stories

Bluegrass Band Gets Under Porch Again

Euro Crisis Hits Rock

Brooke Alvarez Must Decide Between "Watch The Throne" And "Carter IV"

No One Has Heart To Ask Human Beat Box To Stop

Smooth Jazz Musician Forced To Listen To His Own Song Over And Over While On Hold With Time Warner Cable

Bruce Springsteen Releases New Sci-Fi Concept Album About Struggles Of Poor Miners Working On Mars

What Was Your First Concert? Ours Was Queensrÿche In '89

Eric Clapton To Release New Album Inspired By Blues Music

No One Has Heart To Ask Human Beat Box To Stop

Atonal Composers Gather For Atony Awards

Man Just Going To Grab Guitar And Old Four-Track, Go Out To Cabin In Woods, Make Shittiest Album Anyone's Ever Heard

White Stripes Break Up

Rock Fans Outraged As Bob Dylan Goes Electronica

Heckled Christian Rock Band Knows How Jesus Felt

Not Very Good Album Takes A Little While To Get Into

Malcolm McLaren Dead At 64

Are These Guys Third Eye Blind?

Universal Slashes CD Prices

Jackson Estate Signs $250 Million Deal With Sony

Report: Music Industry Made $18 In 2009

Obama Caught Lip-Syncing Speech

Obama's Embarrassing Ska Album Resurfaces

Dentistry Postpones Lil Wayne Prison Term

NASA Launches David Bowie Concept Mission

Backpack Strategically Placed In Theft-Proof Corner Of Concert Hall Floor

Jay-Z: 'On Second Thought, I Like Orlando More'

Cowell Leaving 'American Idol'

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